Retail Planner

4 days ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Claire's Full time

Claire's are recruiting a Retail Planner to join the business on a 12 month fixed-term contract to support the wider European Merchandising team whilst we are in the process of implementing a new system.

This is a hybrid role that will involve working 2 days a week at our European HQ in Birmingham.

The purpose of the role is to define and manage clusters, assortments and item eligibility. Overview of inventory management factors (such as peg cap and replenishment levels) to deliver in-stock rates and maximize sales and profitability in-line with key KPIs

Duties will include:
Establish and define assortment clusters to drive out targeted item eligibility from the total assortment
Overview of inventory management factors (such as peg cap and replenishment levels) in order deliver in-stock rates and maximize sales and profitability in-line with key KPI
Right stock, in the right place and at the right time - getting the correct balance between customer expectations and the company’s financial strategy
Formulate and analyse comprehensive data to make informed decisions regarding trading & investment
Ability to drive new processes and tools from start to finish
Establish and drive key KPIs alongside Planning & Allocation partners
Monitor DC on hand availability and escalate any issues or concerns
Review SKU productivity and option management, flagging poor sellers and end-of-life styles to be actively managed through the supply chain
Partner with Allocation function to define fulfilment and replenishment strategy

What are we looking for?

To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for applicants with the following skills and experience:
2/3 years experience working in a Corporate Head Office environment
Highly analytical with experience of manipulating & summarising large data sets
Experienced in forecasting and budgeting
Strong mathematical skills
High degree of agility to navigate constantly evolving environments
Excellent communication skills & ability to partner across a wide number of stakeholders
Team player with the ability to flex from independent working to partnership & collaboration
Strong foundational inventory planning knowledge
Strong analytical ability to turn data into commercial output
Ability to work in the detail to drive results and decisions



  • Birmingham, United Kingdom The Works Full time

    **Retail Space Planner** Reporting to the Space Planning Manager, the Retail Space Planner will primarily focus on increasing on-shelf sales and improving space efficiencies whilst delivering a great shopping experience for our customers. Although this role is field based, you will also be required to regularly spend time at our Store Support Centre to...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom The Works Stores Ltd Full time

    Reporting to the Space Planning Manager, the Retail Space Planner will primarily focus on increasing on-shelf sales and improving space efficiencies whilst delivering a great shopping experience for our customers. Although this role is field based, you will also be required to regularly spend time at our Store Support Centre to attend meetings and work in...

  • Planner

    2 days ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom 300 North Limited Full time

    Role: Planner Location: Birmingham - We have positions in Both Kingstanding & Tyseley **Salary**: £25,500 - 40hr week Package: - Pension Scheme - 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays) - Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary - 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app - Employee discount shopping schemes on major...

  • Demand Planner

    3 days ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom 2 Sisters Food Group Full time

    **Customer Engagement Demand Planner** **Home Based** When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers with ambitious plans and as such you can look forward to working with a whole bunch of talented colleagues with a shared passion for quality, service and most importantly food. At the heart of this, our UK...

  • Supply Chain Planner

    3 weeks ago


    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ASL Personnel Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Birmingham. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for analyzing and improving supply chain operations, ensuring that they meet customer needs while minimizing costs.The successful candidate will have experience in UK haulage operation, FCL/LCL, and warehousing operations, as well...

  • Urban Planner

    2 days ago


    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom RPS Group Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Town Planner to join our Planning Team in Birmingham or Manchester. The successful candidate will have a wide range of work on offer, providing rich experience in town planning.This is an excellent opportunity to support and deliver on a broad range of planning applications, including residential, mixed-use developments,...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Job title: Senior Town Planner** **Location: Birmingham** **Salary: Flexible** An excellent opportunity has opened for a Senior Town Planner/Principal Planner/Associate Planner to join a Multidisciplinary established national consultancy on a permanent basis. My client works on a wide range of projects from residential, infrastructure, heritage, mixed...

  • Transport Planner

    7 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom GMP Recruitment Ltd Full time

    GMP Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client located in Birmingham, for a detail orientated and motivated Transport Planner to join their team on a full time, permanent contract. This position is working the afternoon shift, Monday - Friday with the option of: 12:00pm - 20:30pm or 13:30pm - 22:00pm, offering a salary of £30,000. As a...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Tetra Tech Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Planner to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, with the opportunity to work flexibly with our agile working approach. We would like to hear from anybody who is passionate about being a planner and who would relish being able to develop theirown client baseandwork on projectsacross a range...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Tetra Tech Full time

    Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Planner to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, with the opportunity to work flexibly with our agile working approach. We would like to hear from anybody who is passionate about being a planner and who would relish being able to develop theirown client baseandwork on...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Town Planner | Senior Planner Location: Birmingham **Salary**: Attractive salary + Strong benefits package The Company Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a world leading planning consultancy in their hire of a talented and ambitious Associate Planner to join their dynamic team. The client specialises in providing commercial...

  • Space Planner

    7 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Aston University Full time

    We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated space planner to join the Estates & Capital Development team at Aston University. Reporting to the Space Manager, the Space Planner will undertake a range of space planning, design and move management activities across the University including new furniture design and specification, re-planning...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Tetra Tech Careers Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Planner to join our vibrant and dedicated planning team, with the opportunity to work flexibly with our agile working approach.We would like to hear from anybody who is passionate about being a planner and who would relish being able to develop theirown client baseandwork on projectsacross a range of...

  • Transport Planner

    3 days ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Bennett & Game Recruitment Full time

    Bennett and Game Recruitment are currently working with one of the UK's leading within Logistics and Supply Chain who are activley seeking a Transport Planner to join their Birmingham location Our client have established an astounding reputation within the areas of E-Commerce, Redistribution, Consumables and Retail and have continued to provide expert...

  • Planner

    7 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom ISG plc Full time

    About ISG ISG is a dynamic global construction services company. We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals. In short,...

  • Merchandise Planner

    2 days ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    I'm currently recruiting a Merchandise Planner for a leading West Midlands based retailer who pride themselves on their friendly and informal culture. In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting and planning inventory volumes for your designatedcategory. **About the role** Your primary responsibilities within this exciting and challenging role...

  • Planner

    6 days ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Mitie Full time

    Mitie was founded in 1987, Mitie is the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. Mitie has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there’s no limit...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Halfords Group PLC Full time

    About the RoleAs a specialist retailer, we're looking for an Assistant Range Planner to support our Range Planners in building ranges for stores in line with agreed timelines.This role is crucial for ensuring that the right products are available at the right time, helping to maximise sales and meet customer needs.Works closely with the POS team to ensure...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Senior Transport Planner Birmingham Due to growth, my client is looking for a Senior Level Transport Planner to join their team in the Birmingham office. The team has developed and grown to a wide-range of projects and clients that cover a diverse set of schemes all across the UK, which includes Residential, Retail and Education. This would help the...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Selco Builders Warehouse Full time

    Visual Merchandising ExpertWe are seeking a highly skilled Visual Merchandising Expert to join our team at Grafton Group plc. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have a passion for visual merchandising and a keen eye for detail.The ideal candidate will have experience in space planning and planogram development, preferably in a retail...